England’s most senior nurse is urging young men receiving their exam results today to think again about a career in nursing – and not be swayed by old-fashioned stereotypes. Mr Burton’s appeal comes just days after a new Graduate Guarantee, which promises thousands of jobs for newly-qualified nurses and midwives. For those not choosing a traditional university route, there are health and social care apprenticeships and jobs as healthcare support workers. I became a nurse because I wanted to help people and provide the very best care, and I still love being a nurse. “I’ve been to careers events in schools and think it’s important to show boys that anyone can become a nurse and gender isn’t an issue.